How to convert microns to inches
1 micron is equal to 0.00003937007874 inches, and 1 inch is equal to 25,400 microns. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
inches = microns × 0.00003937007874
inches = microns ÷ 25,400Example: convert 15 µ to in: 15 × 0.00003937007874 = 0.0005905511811 in.
Micron to Inch conversion table
| Micron (µ) | Inch (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 µ | 3.937007874 × 10⁻⁷ in |
| 0.1 µ | 0.000003937007874 in |
| 1 µ | 0.00003937007874 in |
| 2 µ | 0.00007874015748 in |
| 3 µ | 0.0001181102362 in |
| 5 µ | 0.0001968503937 in |
| 10 µ | 0.0003937007874 in |
| 20 µ | 0.0007874015748 in |
| 50 µ | 0.001968503937 in |
| 100 µ | 0.003937007874 in |
| 250 µ | 0.009842519685 in |
| 500 µ | 0.01968503937 in |
| 1,000 µ | 0.03937007874 in |
About the micron
The micron is the older name for the micrometer (one millionth of a meter). It's still common in filtration, semiconductor manufacturing and particle sizes.
Symbol: µ · 1 µ = 0.000001 m · Category: Metric (SI)
About the inch
The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm. It's used in the US and UK for screen sizes, tools, construction and personal height.
Symbol: in · 1 in = 0.0254 m · Category: Imperial & US customary